Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Missouri State Bears Prediction and Pick, College Basketball Picks, 3-5-2026

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Missouri State Bears Prediction and Pick, College Basketball Picks, 3-5-2026. Place a bet on this game at YouWager.lv..

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Missouri State Bears Prediction – College Basketball Picks 3-5-2026

During their most recent match, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers faced off against UTEP and emerged victorious with a total score of 97-65. This victory allowed them to return home with a victory. At the end of the game, Western Kentucky had a field goal percentage of 59.3 percent (32 of 54), and they had made 9 of their 20 three-point shots. A total of 24 of the Hilltoppers’ 28 efforts at the free throw line were successful, resulting in an 85.7% success rate. Regarding the matter of rebounding, they accumulated 35, with four of those being on the offensive end of the court. Additionally, they earned seven steals and forced the opposing team into 12 turnovers throughout this game. In addition, they recorded 21 assists during this battle. With regard to the defense, Western Kentucky allowed a field goal percentage of 35.8%, with 19 of 53 shots being made correctly. Over the course of this match, UTEP had a total of ten assists and six steals. In addition to it, UTEP didn’t record a single rejection despite grabbing a total of 26 rebounds (8 offensive and 18 defensive). UTEP was able to win this game by shooting 65.5% from the free throw line and making 19 of their 29 attempts to make free throws. Also, out of the 28 shots they took from beyond the arc, they made eight of them. UTEP finished with 21 personal fouls, while the Hilltoppers finished with 20. In terms of personal fouls, the Hilltoppers finished with Twenty.

During the course of the game, Grant Newell was a player who made a contribution. He ended the game with 25 points after hitting 8 of 13 from the field. Not only did he spend 29 minutes on the hardwood, but he also managed to haul down seven boards. In addition to finishing with 61.5% from the field, he also finished with 1 assist.

Western Kentucky enters this matchup with a record of 18-11 for the year before to this matchup. On average, they commit 19.9 fouls per game, which results in them losing possession of the ball 10.3 times per game. Additionally, they turn the ball over 10.3 times per game. The Western Kentucky Wildcats are now ranked 246th in the nation in terms of passing the rock, as they have accumulated 395 assists and 39.7 boards per game as a team this season. This season, the Hilltoppers had a 34.1% shooting percentage from beyond the arc (250 of 733) and a 76.6% shooting percentage from the charity line. They are presently ranked 99th in the nation in terms of average points scored per game, with 79.6 points per game while shooting 41.3% from the field.

On a nightly basis, the Hilltoppers are compulsively committing 18.6 fouls and forcing 12.8 turnovers while they are on defense. Currently, they have 409 assists that they have given up to their opponents, which places them in the 200th position in college basketball. The Hilltoppers are allowing a field goal percentage of 42.4% (701 of 1,655) by their opponents, and they are also allowing 37.4 rebounds per game as a team. They rank 207th in Division I in terms of points per game allowed (74.5), and they allow 33.3% of three-point shots to be made against them.

When the Missouri State Bears faced Sam Houston State in their most recent game, they were defeated by a score of 86-81. This was the final time they competed on the floor. Over the course of this battle, the Bears were able to collect a total of 25 rebounds, which included 17 defensive boards and 8 offensive rebounds. In addition, they committed eight turnovers of the ball while also committing five steals during this game. Due to the fact that Sam Houston State was penalized for sixteen personal fouls during this game, the Bears were forced to take a total of twenty-one shots from the free throw line. At a percentage of 71.4%, they were successful in converting 15 of the free throws that they attempted. Missouri State was successful in making six of their twenty-one attempts at three-point shots, which is a 28.6% success rate. After everything was said and done, the Bears ended up shooting 30 out of 62 from the field, which resulted in a percentage of 48.4%. In this game, the Bears allowed Sam Houston State to convert 29 of their 58 attempts from the field, which resulted in a conversion rate of 50.0% for the Bears. They concluded the game with a free throw percentage of 78.6%, shooting 22 of 28 from the line and shooting 46.2% from beyond the arc, landing on 6 of 13 shots during the contest. With regard to the amount of team rebounding, Missouri State allowed Sam Houston State to claim a total of 31 (seven of which were offensive).

In this particular clash, Michael Osei-Bonsu played a significant role for the Bears. Within the span of 27 minutes that he was on the court, he not only scored 24 points but also contributed one assist to the game. Additionally, he grabbed five rebounds and made 10 of 15 field goals during the game, giving him a field goal percentage of 66.7%.

The overall record for Missouri State is 13-16, with a win-loss record of 13-16. While shooting 68.0% from the free throw line, the Bears are committing 17.9 fouls per game on average. The rate at which they earn assists is 14.3 times per game, which places them 153rd in the division of college basketball, while they turn the ball over 11.6 times per game. During the course of the season, Missouri State has amassed 2,183 points, with 75.3 points scored per game, and they have collected 35.3 boards per game. On the offensive end of the court, the Bears are making 44.4% of their shots from the floor, which places them in the 234th position in college basketball.

The Bears have a 73.9 point-per-game surrender rate, which places them 187th in Division I. They have allowed teams to shoot 45.4% from the field, which is the 257th highest percentage in NCAA basketball, and they force 11.9 turnovers every game. The defense of Missouri State allows 34.6% of their opponents to make three-point shots (202 of 583), and their opponents are successful in 71.0% of their opportunities to make free throws. During each and every game, they have given up 13.0 assists and 33.7 rebounds, which places them 146th and 142nd, respectively, in Division I.

✅ Our Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Missouri State Bears Pick: Missouri State ✅

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